Counsellor profile
Joanne Rankin, NCPS
Based in United Kingdom · 8 years of experience
Counsellor for trauma, grief and workplace stress
Continue with JoanneAt a glance
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom (NCS22-02788)
- Qualifications
- NCPS
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Joanne supplied to BetterHelp.
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
- Workplace coaching
About Joanne
NCPS, MSc in Psychology, BA (Hons), Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Eight years' experience supporting adults with trauma, grief, sleep problems, bipolar conditions and workplace coaching. Joanne Rankin works with individuals who are coping with strong emotions and stressful life changes, and she uses practical talking therapies to help them manage symptoms and make decisions.
Joanne draws on a mix of approaches to match what a person needs. She commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred therapy alongside attachment-focused work and mindfulness. Sessions involve talking through current difficulties, noticing thoughts and behaviours, and trying strategies that can be used between meetings.
Her background includes a Master of Science in Psychology, a Bachelor of Arts with honours and a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. She is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. Joanne practised for eight years in the UK before joining this service.
In practice she also offers coaching for professionals dealing with stress, work–life balance and career transition. That work looks at practical steps, goal-setting and clearer decision making rather than formal clinical management.
Joanne aims for straightforward sessions that focus on what is happening now and what can change next. People can expect a blend of talking, practical exercises and mindfulness techniques to support coping and day-to-day functioning.
How her approaches shape online counselling
Joanne commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy in her practice. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values and taking small steps aligned with what matters; it can help with avoidance, anxiety and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns and helps people understand and change those patterns. Client-Centred Therapy centres on listening and reflecting so a person can make sense of their feelings and decide what to do next.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Joanne will discuss goals, preferences and how a person responds to different methods, and then adjust the mix of techniques. This is a collaborative process and may change as work progresses.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer speaking without travel or who need to arrange meetings during a lunch break or between other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Joanne works with trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, bipolar conditions and coaching for professionals, plus related issues such as attachment and body image.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative approach drawing on ACT, CBT, client-centred work, attachment-based therapy and mindfulness to suit each person.
How much experience does she have?
Joanne has eight years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MSc in Psychology, a BA (Hons), a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is registered with the NCPS in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people in the United Kingdom.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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